I never thought modeling would become my career. I thought it was something I'd do to pay my way through college.

It's one thing to donate money. It's a whole other thing to give an opportunity for someone to make his own money.

While I was pregnant, I had dozens of checkups. They covered everything from blood tests to ultrasounds, and I even had the option of attending birthing classes with my husband.

If you don't have a dream in life, I don't know what you have. You have to want something beyond your reach; it's exciting when it works out.

Traveling around Ethiopia, I saw dozens of abandoned textile factories. People kept asking me to help them find work. So I thought I could make use of my experience in fashion to commercialize their products outside of Ethiopia.

Midwives and doctors play a crucial role preventing unnecessary maternal deaths. They educate women about nutrition, health and family planning. And they step in when complications arise.

Take good care of your skin and hydrate. If you have good skin, everything else will fall into place.